Junichi USUI’s Biography

Junichi USUI(born December 14, 1977) is a musician originally from Japan. More than 15 years in Japan, Junichi has kept independent activities for music, art, films, theatre, poetry, event organizing. Junichi also has joined gigs and collaborations with local musicians and artists in foreign countries as Korea(2014, 2015), New York City(2015), Italy(2015), Indonesia(2015, 2016, 2017), Taiwan(2015), Malaysia(2016, 2017).

With violin, voice, sho(Japanese mouth organ), electric guitar and other gears, Junichi’s music skill’s flexibility covering from traditional music through popular music till experimental has been acclaimed by audience and collaborators over the places where he performed.

Junichi also has supported many indie art actions for the compilation album called “No More Cool Japan” to introduce Japanese local area musicians (2015), Evan Parker, William Parker, Toshi Tsuchitori, Japan tour(2015), Toshiyuki O’mori Spacious (2014, 2015).